?"For years I've not taken a complete day off, apart from two days' bad flu and after a couple of hard races. My days in the gym give my legs a rest as I focus on upper-body strength. My fitness-freak boss says I should have a day of complete rest once a week
Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
was hooked instantly and have been wearing them full-time since. – VelociraptorI eventually caved in and got daily disposable contact lenses. This was after (1) a 10K race chosen solely because it was in an area I knew from years back, and wanted to see again
This week's questioner loves his running and loves his beer. But do they mix?"How much harm will a skinful of ale a week before a marathon do me? I'm running my first full marathon of the year on Sunday 29 April, six days after St George's Day. St
way? My new year's resolution might be to go swimming twice a week. Is that enough to strengthen my top half, or should I brave the gym?"– MightyfishYour best answers...If your upper body is getting tired, perhaps your running posture is wrong. Either
few years of hard training would this be possible?"– I Will Do It!Your best answersIt's a mixture of fast genes and hard workIt's a mixture of genetics and hard work. There's obviously a limit to how good a runner you can be. Some people are "natural
speedwork session, or come to a standstill at the end of a race, without a cool-down many times, and not been sore afterwards. However, I can't see that there is any positive physiological reason for actively avoiding a cool-down. I'll be interested to see
of pounds in your pocket and stop at a sweet shop for refuelling on a longer run. All the pleasures of being a ten year old again. (Stickless)Work out what you like doing. Some people like running a loop, as it's less boring. Other people like running out
will be more limited, and sleepless nights may be a factor, but I would still like to have some "me" time. Will this be possible, or am I being selfish by thinking this way? Please share your experiences and advice."– ZipYour best answers...I have a great four-and-a-half-year
or you will injure yourself. I gradually increased the miles on my toes and gradually decreased the "heel" miles; whole process took about 10 weeks. The morning walk down the stairs took longer than normal, but it felt great running at my new race pace
